Tuesday, 31 July 2018

Anna Wintour Silences Vogue Exit Rumors as Beyoncé Is Reported to Land September Issue Cover

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Anna Wintour is here to stay.
On Tuesday, Bob Sauerberg, the CEO for Conde Nast, released a statement
praising the fashion icon for being "an incredibly talented and
creative leader whose influence is beyond measure." He continued, "She
is integral to the future of our company's transformation and has agreed
to work with me indefinitely in her role as Vogue Magazine's
editor-in-chief and artistic director of Condé Nast."
This announcement comes after the Huffington Post claimed that Beyoncé is
reportedly taking "unprecedented control" over the planning process for
her cover on the highly-anticipated September issue. These rumors have
shocked the fashion world since Wintour is known for her hands-on role
in crafting the fashion bible.

The
mother-of-three will apparently be taking on the responsibility of
writing long form captions and choosing which photos to feature both
inside and outside of the issue, a job that Wintour normally has the
final say on. One thing Queen Bey will not be doing is participating in a
sit-down interview as most icons do when they land the cover for the
iconic publication.
And rumor has it the "Single Ladies" artist has hired a black photographer to shoot the cover for the first time in Vogue's 126-year history. The lucky young artist, Tyler Mitchell, who has done campaigns for notable names like Marc Jacobs and Givenchy, is said to have been selected by the singer herself.

In
recent months, rumors of Wintour's exit from the world renowned
magazine abound, with some claiming the upcoming issue will be her last.
But as Sauerberg's statement shows, the fashion icon is not planning on hanging up her sunglasses anytime soon.